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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,001.85, 672,002.78 and 271,054.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,001.85, 672,002.78 and 271,054.65 is: 406,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,001.85 : 672,002.78 = 271,054.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,001.85/672,002.78 = 271,054.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,001.85x = 672,002.78 × 271,054.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,001.85x = 182,149,476,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,149,476,976.65/448,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,581.98

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